Treasures

There are treasures in life,
        but owners are few
Of money and power
        to buy things brand new.
Yet you can be wealthy
        and feel regal too,
If you will just look
        for the treasures in you.
These treasures in life
        are not hard to find
When you look in your heart,
        your soul, and your mind.
For when you are willing
        to share what's within,
Your fervent search
        for riches will end.
The joy and the laughter,
        the smile that you bring;
The heart unafraid
        to love and to sing;
The hand always willing
        to help those in need;
Ones quick to reach out,
        to labor and feed.
So thank you for sharing
        these great gifts inside;
The caring, the cheering,
        the hug when one cried.
Thanks for the energy,
        encouragement too,
And thank you for sharing
        the treasures in you.

[ Author Unknown -- from Aiken Drum ]